Paa- Its Box Office Success Story Based on the Disease Progeria, Bollywood Movies Based on Diseases

Paa: Based on Progeria ( An extremely rare , genetic conditions where symptoms resembling ageing manifested at early age. People born with progeria live around 13 years.) Amitabh Bachchan played one with the disease in the film.

My Name is Khan: Based on Asperger Syndrome( People suffering from this Autism Spectrum Disorder cannot read nonverbal physical signals others give and have no empathy. They face difficulty in social interaction). Played by Shah Rukh Khan himself.

Taare Zameen Par: Based on Dyslexia( A learning disorder, sufferers face difficulty to read and spell despite having average intelligence.) Amir Khan layed the role of a teacher who helped a boy sufferinf from the disease.

U Me Aur Hum: Based on Alzheimer's Disaese.(Most commonly presented as memory loss; in severe form there is aggression, irritability and mood swing too. Commonly seen over 65 but may be seen in younger people too). Kajol played a patient who used to forget everything!

Ghajini: Based on Amnesia.( A medical condition where people used to forget his identity and whereabouts). Amir Khan was the man in the film, who suffered from anterograde amnesia!

15 Park Avenue: Based on Schizophrenia( A mental disorder, where there is problem in perception in reality.) Konkana Sen Sharma played the role in the film.